New law to ensure fairness for all in court

Sentencing guidelines which risked differential treatment for different races and religions blocked as Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act receives Royal Assent




In observance of Pride Month: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Norway, on behalf of the UK, Canada, Iceland and Switzerland highlight the growing intolerance towards LGBT+ persons in OSCE Participating States, and call for all states to take action to prevent all forms of violence, hara…




Thurrock Council: Letter to the Leader of Thurrock Council following Commissioners’ fifth report

Letter to the Leader of Thurrock Council, informing the Leader of the publication of Commissioners’ fifth report and that the Secretary of State is minded-to use her powers under the Local Government Act 1999 to issue new Di…




Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, June 2025

CPI inflation was 3.5% in April 2025, prompting an open letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor on 19 June 2025. The Chancellor replied to the Governor on 19 June 2025.




Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith

Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr McKenzie Smith will take up his appointment during October 20…